I understand the public is currently being consulted about new standards for poultry. Here is my response. Most Aussies support a ban on cages. Had this Poultry Code process already considered the science, instead of the egg industry, this could be solved by now. Peer-reviewed research and common sense should be the foundation for all welfare laws.

The consensus of scientists is that the requirements of chickens can't be met in cages. It is natural for chickens to flap their wings, find a quiet place to lay eggs, display normal social behaviour such as interacting with other birds and lay in the sun. If you've ever known a hen, you'll be aware of how complex they are. Cages restrict the space of hens to express normal behavioural patterns. I urge you to do the right thing.

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